1977 Buick LeSabre vs. 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia
To start off, 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Buick LeSabre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Buick LeSabre would be higher. At 5,002 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia (570 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 427 more horse power than 1977 Buick LeSabre. (143 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia should accelerate faster than 1977 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 155 kg more than 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia (539 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Buick LeSabre. (333 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Buick LeSabre. 1977 Buick LeSabre has automatic transmission and 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia has manual transmission. 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Buick LeSabre will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1977 Buick LeSabre | 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia | |
Make | Buick | Ferrari |
Model | LeSabre | 458 Italia |
Year Released | 1977 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5002 cc | 4500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 570 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 9000 RPM |
Torque | 333 Nm | 539 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1485 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4526 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1938 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1214 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2649 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 86 L |